Tahini halva

Method

1. 1 Heat the sugar with water and a few drops of lemon juice to 120 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat the sesame sauce in a separate pot until warm and thin, avoiding separation of the oil.
3. 3 Pour the hot syrup into the sesame sauce, stirring quickly for 2 minutes until the mixture is thick and glossy.
4. 4 Mix in the coarsely ground pistachios and vanilla, stirring just enough to create a marbled effect, but not for too long.
5. 5 Pour the mixture into a mold lined with parchment paper, press firmly, and refrigerate for 12 hours before cutting into slices.

With an appliance

• Microwave 35 min

  Replace step 1: Stir the sugar, water, and lemon in a heat-resistant glass cup at 800 W for 5 minutes, checking with a thermometer and stopping when the syrup reaches 120 degrees. Keep steps 2 through 5 the same and wear gloves when removing the syrup.